Public-Private Mix tuberculosis control activities in private hospitals in Myanmar: a study on providers' perspectives
In collaboration with the National TB Programme (NTP), a study was carried out by the Myanmar Medical Association, Public-Private Mix Tuberculosis Project (MMA PPM TB), to identify issues around the TB diagnosis, process, and management system in private hospitals in Myanmar, and their linkage to NTP. The study employed a cross-sectional survey, using structured questionnaires, to assess the hospitals’ structural profile and TB diagnostic facilities in 22 private hospitals, and to measure knowledge and management of TB among 143 clinicians. To complement the survey findings, qualitative information was gathered through 7 focus group discussions and 23 key informant interviews.